Just a reminder. . . .
🎵 March is Music in Our Schools Month and Gateway Elementary's 3rd grade went ALL OUT celebrating America's 250th birthday! Tuesday had us on our feet as Miss Bernardini, Miss Kohli, and Mrs. Geric's classes absolutely crushed their performances. Then Wednesday? Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Cunningham, and Mrs. Nieminen's classes brought the house DOWN with their equally outstanding show. 🎉 The energy was electric, the talent was real, and our gym was packed with families cheering on their amazing scholars. 🙌 Huge shout-out to Miss Trost for keeping the musical vibes pumped up and helping us celebrate our nation's 250 birthday in the most joyful way possible! 🎸✨
🚀 Gateway Elementary had an absolutely stellar day today! We welcomed Tech Sergeant Chris Kelly from the United States Space Force—and get this, he is a CHS graduate (Class of 2015) and he's a proud Gateway Elementary alum from way back!
During our assembly, Tech Sergeant Kelly took us on a journey through space 🌌, cracked the code on how the internet actually works 💻, and showed us the mind-bending ways messages zoom around the world 🌍 His visit was the perfect reminder that the students sitting in our classrooms today could be tomorrow's space explorers, engineers, and innovators. Nothing quite hits like seeing real-world inspiration walk through your school doors! ✨
📚 Read Across America Week has wrapped, and what a celebration it was! Gateway Elementary truly brought the magic of Dr. Seuss to life this year. From the Cat in the Hat to the Lorax, we've been reminded why these beloved characters have captured hearts for generations. 🎩✨ A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Seuss for the unforgettable stories, the quirky rhymes, and those timeless lessons about kindness, imagination, and standing up for what's right. 💚 Here's to a week filled with reading, laughter, and a little bit of Seussian wisdom that'll stick with us long after the bookmarks are tucked away. 📖🌟
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📚 Read Across America Week is here and we're turning it into a fashion show! 🎉
Monday kicks off with 👕 PJ Day—because learning in your coziest outfit hits different.
Tuesday brings the 🎩 hats (top hats, beanies, crowns, you name it).
Wednesday is all about 🎨 Mis-Matched Day—the more chaotic, the better.
Thursday we're rocking 🧦 Crazy Socks that would make a rainbow jealous.
And Friday? That's when things get wild with 🎭 Character Day—channel your inner Dr. Seuss creation and let your imagination run absolutely bonkers!
This week celebrates the magic of reading while celebrating the magic of having fun. Can't wait to see what our students comes up with! 📖✨
❤️ Heart-Stopping Success at Gateway Elementary! 🎉
Our Kids Heart Challenge just blew us away! 🚀 Check out these incredible numbers that'll make your heart skip a beat:
93 students jumped into action and registered 💪
54 families learned life-saving hands-only CPR 🆘
40 students conquered Finn's Mission 🏆
Grade-level champions emerged in both participation and fundraising!
🏅Top Grades for registered students: #1. 3rd grade, #2. 5th grade, #3. 4th grade.
Top Classes for registered students: #1. Ms. Lebzelter's 5th grade, #2. Mrs. Thomas' 5th grade, and #3. Mrs. Adams' 3rd grade.
Top Grades for $$ raised: #1. 5th grade, #2. 3rd grade, #3. 4th grade.
Top Classes for $$ raised: #1. Miss Mischka's 4th grade, #2. Mr. Specht's 5th grade, and #3. Mrs. Thomas' 5rd grade.
The top class at each grade level won a pizza🍕 party! Congrats to Mr. Specht's 5th grade, Miss Mischka's 4th grade, and Mrs. Nieminen's 3rd grade.
The most jaw-dropping moment? Gateway Elementary raised an AMAZING $8,755.19 for the American Heart Association! 💖 That's not just money - that's hope, that's help, that's heroism!
Huge high-fives to every student, staff member, and family who made this possible. You're all heart heroes! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
❤️ Kindness in Motion: Our Heartfelt Challenge! 🏃♀️
Calling all heart heroes! 💕 Our Kids Heart Challenge is racing to the finish line, and we need YOUR support! Donations close Wednesday, Feb 18th - every penny is a step towards healthier hearts and brighter futures. 🩺✨ Together, we're turning compassion into action, one heartbeat at a time! Let's make this our most incredible community effort yet! 🤝🌟
🗓️ Mark Your Calendars, Gateway Families! 📅
No classes this Friday (Feb 13) for Parent/Teacher Conferences, and a long weekend ahead with Monday (Feb 16) off for President's Day! 🏫✨ Perfect time for family time or catching up on rest. Enjoy the 4 day weekend!
🏆 Spelling Superstar Strikes Gold! 🌟
Meet Sully Kreger, our 4th-grade spelling sensation who just conquered the Ashtabula County Spelling Bee! 📝✨ Defeating 7 talented competitors in grades 4 - 8 from across the county, Sully spelled his way to the top and snagged the 1st place trophy. 🎉
Next stop: Regional V Area Spelling Bee in Painesville on March 6, 2026! 🚀 With proud mom Diana and awesome teacher Miss Mischka by his side, Sully is proving that words are his superpowers! 💪
Gateway Elementary, give it up for our spelling champion! 👏 Who says spelling can't be exciting? Not us! 🤩
🏆 Gateway Elementary Rocks the Second Quarter! 🌟
Wow, what an incredible 9 weeks of learning and growing! 📚✨ Our students absolutely crushed their goals and showed what true champions are made of!
Perfect Attendance? Nailed it! 31 superstars showed up ready to learn every single day! 🌞 We've got 17 students earning Most Improved, 4 students shining bright with Personal Success Awards, 19 students achieving Outstanding Citizenship, and 19 students earning the 100% Effort Award.
Academic magic happened too - 227 students made the Honor Roll, with 127 students achieving a perfect 4.0! 🎉 That's not just studying, that's EXCELLENCE! Another 79 students rocked the Merit Roll, proving that Gateway is where dreams and hard work come together!
Congratulations to ALL our incredible students - you're not just learning, you're INSPIRING! 🚀👏
Gateway Elementary Students Prove Learning Can Be Egg-stra Fun with i-Ready Goal Smash!
Big goals, hard work, and a whole lot of feathers filled the classroom during the second nine weeks as Miss Mischka’s students took learning to the next level—literally!
Earlier this term, students set an ambitious goal: pass 800 i-Ready Math and Reading path lessons by the end of the second nine weeks. The incentive? Their teacher would suit up as an inflatable—chosen by student vote.
Challenge accepted.
Through determination, teamwork, and consistent effort, students didn’t just meet their goal… they blew it out of the coop, passing an incredible 810 i-Ready lessons!
After celebrating their success, students voted on the final reward and made their choice loud and clear: an inflatable chicken. To honor their achievement, their teacher will proudly don the inflatable chicken costume and perform the chicken dance, proving once and for all that learning and laughter go hand in hand.
“This challenge showed our students that setting goals, working hard, and supporting each other really pays off,” said the very brave (and soon-to-be feathered) teacher. “They earned every flap of this chicken dance!”
Congratulations to these outstanding students for their commitment, perseverance, and egg-cellent achievement. We’re so proud of Miss Mischka's students! 🐔💛
Use the QR code on the bottom left to join the fun.
Bonus: Students get a free wristband just for signing up!
Monday 2/2--Wear GREEN because Beet tells us to be heart smart by eating your green fruits and veggies!
Tuesday 2/3--Turbo says to wear EXERCISE CLOTHES and be heart smart by staying active - playing sports, dance, walking or running.
Wednesday 2/4--Zee wants you to wear your JAMMIES and get plenty of ZZZZs. You should try to get 9 hours of sleep each night.
Thursday 2/5--River reminds us to wear BLUE so that we remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid sugary drinks.
Friday 2/6--Friday is GO RED Day. This is a national event to promote heart health awareness.
Attendance Matters: Gateway Elementary School Recognizes Student Commitment 🎓
Our upcoming N.B.A. (Never Been Absent) Attendance Challenge provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate dedication to their academic journey. From January 26 to May 29, 2026, students have the chance to showcase their commitment to consistent school participation.
Consistent attendance is a critical factor in academic success, supporting learning continuity and student achievement. We look forward to celebrating the students who prioritize their educational commitment during this period. 📚
Who let the dogs in?!?!? Today, our students experienced an unexpected and delightful surprise with a special visitor at Gateway Elementary. Chomps made an impromptu appearance, bringing excitement and enthusiasm to our school community. The students were genuinely engaged and appreciative of this unexpected moment. 🐾
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